The Softube Console 1 MKII is a revolutionary hardware/software hybrid mixing system that brings the premium feel and workflow of a real analog console into your digital audio workstation. Equipped with a rugged USB-powered hardware controller and a world-class model of the Solid State Logic SL 4000 E channel strip, it allows you to mix entire projects seamlessly without ever needing a mouse. By mapping every critical mixing parameter directly to dedicated physical knobs and buttons, Softube eliminates the disconnect of screen-and-mouse mixing.
Product Description
Iconic SSL SL 4000 E Sound Out of the Box:
Every Console 1 system comes pre-loaded with an authentic emulated license of the legendary Solid State Logic SL 4000 E mixing console. This channel strip gives your DAW tracks immediate access to the famous black knob E242 four-band equalizer, the classic smooth VCA channel compressor, a musical expander/gate, and custom high/low-cut filters. It also includes a modeled Drive knob, allowing you to add subtle harmonic analog saturation to glue a full mix together or push individual tracks into aggressive distortion.
Tightly Mapped Hardware and On-Screen Workspace:
The hardware surface is laid out intuitively into dedicated modular sections: Input, Shape (Transient Shaper/Gate), Equalizer, Compressor, and Drive. The track selector buttons along the top let you flip instantly between channels across your entire project. Paired with a high-resolution On-Screen Display, you get clear visual indication of every parameter's settings and frequency curve graphs, keeping your focus strictly on the sound.
Universal DAW Control and UAD Plugin Integration:
The MKII version brings massive workflow expansions, featuring direct support for controlling select Universal Audio (UAD) plugins alongside Softube's deep catalog. It integrates natively with every major DAW on the market supporting VST, VST3, AU, and AAX formats. DAWs like PreSonus Studio One, Steinberg Cubase, Cakewalk, Logic Pro, and Cockos Reaper feature deep synchronization, letting you control track selection, volume, panning, and sends directly from the hardware without manual mapping.
Key Features
Hybrid Hardware/Software Platform: Tactile mixing ecosystem that bypasses traditional mouse-driven adjustments.
Included SSL 4000 E Model: Authentic channel strip modeling with 4-band EQ, compressor, gate, and analog saturation.
No Manual Mapping Needed: Every hardware knob is permanently pre-mapped to its corresponding software parameter.
Expanded UAD Compatibility: Hardware control support for over 70 premium plugins from Softube and Universal Audio.
On-Board Transient Shaper: Built-in dynamic processing tools to easily punch up drums and stabilize acoustic instruments.
Console Drive Saturation: Master drive control to add vintage console harmonics and glue across channels.
USB Bus Powered Build: Rugged, compact aluminum and steel desktop chassis that requires no external power source.
Technical Specifications
Feature
Specification
Device Type
Integrated Hardware/Software Mixing System & Controller
Interface Connection
1 x USB 2.0 (Type-B Socket)
Included Console Model
Solid State Logic SL 4000 E Channel Strip
Available Hardware Sections
Input Gain, High/Low Cut, Shape (Gate/Transient), EQ, Compressor, Drive
DAW Formats Supported
VST, VST3, AU, and AAX Native (64-bit platforms)
Power Source
USB Bus Powered
Dimensions
17.0" x 7.5" x 1.8" / 43.2 cm x 19.1 cm x 4.4 cm
Weight
4.0 lbs / 1.8 kg
System Compatibility
macOS 10.9 or later / Windows 8 or 10 (64-bit)
What’s Included in the Box
1 x Softube Console 1 MKII Hardware Controller
1 x USB Cable
1 x Solid State Logic SL 4000 E Software Activation Code (iLok account required)
